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Leigg Family History

Leigg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leigh, Legg, Ling, Leib, Feig, Leite, Leng, Feige, Lein, Leino

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Where is the Leigg family from?

You can see how Leigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leigg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leigg family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leigg's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Leigg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leigg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Leigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leigg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Leigg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Leigg. For the veterans among your Leigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leigg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Leigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leigg in 1968 was 66, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leigg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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